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With peak holiday air travel season approaching, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials are reminding Hampton Roads travelers of its pre-screening services. For a $85 fee, area travelers can speed through the screening process at most airports, which includes Norfolk international airports, according to a news release. The transportation agency also plans to open a two-week temporary enrollment site at Richmond International Airport Jan. 5-16. Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport does not have a dedicated TSA precheck screening lane for travelers. The application process allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to directly enroll in the TSA...

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